Treading Water: Embracing the Art of Maintenance and Giving Grace to Imperfection
Life is an intricate dance of growth, stability, and even regression. It's essential to recognize that maintaining, or even regressing, is not a sign of failure or complacency; rather, it's a natural part of the ebb and flow of life.
From Hustle to Flow; High-Performing ADHD, Anxiety and the Need to Chill the Fuck Out (pt 2)
What I have come to understand about myself is that my neurodivergent brain and nervous system needs to stay busy and active. I actually use ADHD to my advantage to get shit done. While this seems great (and is for the most part), if gone unchecked can lead to burnout, exhaustion, resentment and feelings of isolation. Been there, done that.